Category Archives: Satellite

Getting Ready for WFD/Satellite

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Bob Beatty

I don’t have the stamina of my youth, and especially don’t push things in New England Winters.  That said, this coming weekend is Winter Field Day.  I’ve participated the past five years with my club, W1SYE Newport County Radio Club.  … Continue reading →

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Checking Out the Sat Gear for Field Day

Posted on June 9, 2019 by robert

As my wife was traveling, this was a perfect time to grab the satellite gear, setup the antenna in the driveway, and keep the radio gear in her side of the garage.  I envisioned making dozens of contacts out to … Continue reading →

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VUCC Satellite #435 Arrives!

Posted on May 30, 2019 by robert

I had applied for VUCC Satellite on May 4th, but I failed to check a box that would have resulted in the certificate being sent my way (Bad Bob, bad!).  I realized my error quickly when that auspicious “*” didn’t … Continue reading →

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… then one, and done!

Posted on May 3, 2019 by robert

With the help of Manuel EA5TT and a CW QSO on FO-29, plus a QSO with Frank WA2NDV on the next pass, I have received LotW confirmations for 100 different grid squares, which qualifies me for VUCC Satellite. Many thanks … Continue reading →

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And then there were two…

Posted on May 1, 2019 by robert

A nice surprise this May Day, for my VUCC Satellite effort.  I am now up to 98 confirmed grids.  So five new grids were added in April.  Perhaps I will get two more in May!

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Where things stand Q1

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Bob Beatty

With good-old winter providing no outdoor distractions, and my health improving enough to give me some extra energy, the first quarter of 2019 was productive in terms of Ham Radio goals.  At this point Teach a Technician Class  (Starts on … Continue reading →

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AO-92 “DOH!” Moment

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Bob Beatty

I’m still working on my 50th Anniversary AMSAT Satellite Friends of 50 Award, which requires me to make at least one satellite contact on each of 50 days.  Being tied to orbital mechanics with my schedule is a challenge, and … Continue reading →

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Seeking new wallpaper for shack

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Bob Beatty

Like a lot of hams, you will find my station in the utility room in my basement.  Read that concrete floors, walls, bare studs, no ceiling tiles, buzzing shop lights, etc.  I’m always looking for something to hang up to … Continue reading →

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Something new to chase — VUCC-Sat

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Bob Beatty

The ARRL has had a VUCC (VHF UHF Century Club) Award for a long time.  Not being a VHF/UHF/SHF guy, it never caught my attention until I noticed that they had a specific award for Satellite contacts.  The requirement is … Continue reading →

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So how many chances are there to work a satellite?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Bob Beatty

Putting on “old man” voice … “Back in my day, you were lucky to work one station and had only a few minutes maybe three or four times a day to do so” Things are MUCH easier now, with more … Continue reading →

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